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P201 TDS

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,893 mi
Last recorded148,893 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 TDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 148,893 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 148,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel filter corroded (not leaking)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 142,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 135,613 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 135,613 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 134,127 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filter corroded

oil level high

Pass 14 Jun 2008 134,083 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 134,083 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 130,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 130,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 122,710 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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P201 TDS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P201 TDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P201 TDS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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